Synonyms for

Household

Verb / ˈhaʊˌshəʊld / Another word for household — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A group of people who live together in a home, sharing responsibilities and resources.

Synonyms & similar words

family home house menage family residence home domicile abode dwelling quarters lodgings habitation establishment accommodation shelter house place address flat apartment condominium mansion

Synonyms by register

Formal

domestic family unit establishment

Informal

home pad digs crib

Literary

hearth fireside

Antonyms

individual single solitary unattached unaccompanied

Common collocations

  • household name
  • household chores
  • household expenses
  • household goods
  • household staff
  • household income
  • average household
  • small household

Word family

noun household
adjective household

Usage note

Primarily used as a noun referring to a group of people living together or the place they live. Can also be used as an adjective, as in 'household name'.

Example sentences

  1. I help with household chores like washing dishes and sweeping the floor.
  2. In our household, we always eat dinner together at the table.
  3. The new vacuum cleaner makes cleaning the household much easier.
  4. My household has a dog and a cat as pets.
  5. We had a household emergency when the power went out during a storm.

Quotes

  • The strength of a nation derives from the integrity of the home (household). - Confucius
  • A man's house (household) is his castle. - James Otis
  • Charity begins at home (household), but should not end there. - Thomas Fuller

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